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How to Split Vim Screen Horizontally and Vertically in Linux

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Tecmint
Feb 10, 2021

Vim text editor, short for Vi IMproved, is one of the most powerful and popular Linux text editors, enjoying immense patronage from the open-source community. It is an improvement of the vi editor and uses a combination of regular keyboard keys to provide vast functionality.

When working in Vim, extra workspace can be valuable. Here’s how to split screens vertically and horizontally to gain valuable viewing real estate. 

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